indulge indulge /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/

verb

1. () Yield (to); give satisfaction to  ( gratify , pander , indulge )
   yield (to); give satisfaction to
   
2. () Give free rein to  ( indulge )
   give free rein to
    The writer indulged in metaphorical language
   The writer indulged in metaphorical language
   
3. () Enjoy to excess  ( luxuriate , indulge )
   enjoy to excess
    She indulges in ice cream
   She indulges in ice cream
   
4. Treat with excessive indulgence  ( baby , cocker , cosset , coddle , featherbed , indulge , mollycoddle , pamper , spoil )
   treat with excessive indulgence
    Grandparents often pamper the children
   grandparents often pamper the children
    Let's not mollycoddle our students!
   Let's not mollycoddle our students!